Mate me - 9. Now You've Done It

I shifted and made a tear for the Alpha’s place. I was on a mission fuelled by my fury. I had intended to drive over there but when I stepped out my front door my wolf took over and I shifted. My pack mates parted as I raced by. A few of them even followed more so out of curiosity. Once outside the Alpha’s I changed into my human skin and pounded on the door. A crowd had gathered. Alpha Chris opened the door.

“Where is he?” I barked; my voice took on an unnatural guttural quality. The Alpha frowned.

“You should really consider the consequences of your actions before you do something you regret.”

“I will get to him. You can’t protect him any longer” I growled baring my fangs. I could smell his stink he was close. I was prepared to push past the Alpha when Peter appeared.

“Well well well if it isn’t the so called alpha.” He stepped in front of his father. I said nothing. I couldn’t speak, unhindered revulsion rippled through me. He released a haughty sardonic laugh. “Wow you okay there buddy boy? Seems like someone needs to relax. You should probably go back to your mate, she looks like she knows how to relax a man.” The crowd collectively gasped.

“Peter,” the Alpha’s tone was measured. “What have you done?”

“Enough!” I bellowed. I launched toward him and grabbed him by the throat shaking at the swell of unadulterated power. I knew I could destroy him. “Do not touch my mate. Do not look at my mate. Do not breathe near my mate. You do not exist where Jacs exists.” His feet hovered above the ground and I squeezed my claws piercing his skin. He tried to shift but I suppressed his wolf. His face was a horrid shade of purple as he gasped for air and tried to dislodge my claws. “If you go near her again, I will mutilate you, you will be unrecognizable.” I threw him a few feet away from me. The Alpha shook his head and walked over to his son.

“Release his wolf.” I did as requested. What happened next I saw coming. Peter shifted and lounged at me. I sidestepped him. I was fast too fast. I accelerated shifting mid launch, the weight of my body throwing him off guard. His teeth sunk into my shoulder blood streaked my fur. I snapped, rolled on top of him and wrapped my jaw around his neck puncturing the skin. If I pressed any harder I could snap it. The metallic taste of blood filled my mouth. He shifted and bowed his head as best as he could, his position was submissive. I pitched my head back releasing a chilling howl. My heart raced, I had made my point. I was confident the message had been received. My pack mates were dead silent.

“Peter inside now.” Peter scrambled to his feet and scurried inside. “Riley shift.”

I shifted immediately. My body ached, I felt like I had just ran a marathon. My shoulder was still bleeding. The wound would take awhile to heal. “Why didn’t you come to me when he threatened you’re mate?”

“The same reason why I never came to you before, you look the other way.” I shifted once more and before he could say anything, I ran.

*** 

He was angry and in pain that much was for sure but I was two and a half hours away. Instinctively I knew he was taking care of that guy from his pack. I could feel him yielding to a powerful force. It was overwhelming even for me. I felt faint.

“Are you okay hun? Need some water?” My grandma studied me. “You look a little flushed.” She stood up. “I’ll be back with some water.” My grandma was my dad’s mom, he got his colouring from her. She placed the cup of water in my hand. I took a sip. I felt on edge. I could feel his rage through the connection it was...unsettling. “Hun?” I looked at my grandma.

“Sorry I-I have to go. I just remembered something I need to do.” She frowned.

“Maybe you should stay dear you look a little pale.” I stood up.

“No I-I have to go.” I made a quick exit. When I got to my car I texted him but I knew he wouldn’t respond. I gasped when I felt a sharp pain in my right shoulder. I put on my seatbelt and backed out of the driveway. I had to get to him.

*** 

Two hours later I was at Robert’s banging on the door. About an hour into the drive I couldn’t feel the connection. The emptiness was eating me alive. It was like a part of me had died. I started hyperventilating what if something happened to him. My heart ached as terror filled the empty cavity. I needed to get to him. Robert yanked open the door after what felt like forever but it was probably less than two seconds.

“Where’s Riley?” I tried to calm down.

“There was an altercation.” I sank to the floor.

“Is he…?”

“No but he’s run off he’ll be back he just needs space. Come.” He offered me his hand. “I’ll make some tea.” I stood up and followed him inside to the kitchen. I sat at the table as he fiddled with the kettle.

“I know about the wolf thing.” He froze briefly, then he turned on the stove before placing the kettle on it.

“It’s only right he tell you, you are his mate.” I blushed. Did he know that we hooked up. I cleared my throat.

“He uh told you?” He leaned back on the counter.

“No, he didn’t have to.” We both sat in silent reflection for a few moments until the shrill whistle of the kettle broke our reverie.

“I can’t feel him. I think he’s injured.” Robert placed some herbs in a reusable tea bag, placed it in a cup and poured hot water on top of it. He placed the tea in front of me. I bowed my head. “There’s just emptiness.”

“Push past it he’s there.” I looked up.

“You can feel him too.”

“Yes. Just not as strongly. Your emotions are tied to his it’s easy to confuse them for your own. Maybe what you feel is what he feels.” I closed my eyes and focused. Pushing past my own desperate feelings I thought of his jet black hair, his cobalt blue eyes and his chiseled features. My body tingled. Then I felt something that was separate from myself. It was fear and utter sadness. He was hurting. I could feel him more closely now. He was moving. I saw trees whipping by and big black wolf accelerated through the forest. He was coming. My eyes snapped open. My heart pounded in my chest. Robert eyed me curiously.

“He’s here.” I jumped, there was pounding on the door.

“I’ll be out back.” Robert took his cup and slipped out the back door. I got up and made my way towards the door. My palms were sweating as I got closer to my destination. I opened the door and looked into the deepest bluest eyes I couldn’t stop thinking about since I first came across him. I shivered. He was completely naked. He looked different too. Taller, broader more muscular maybe, maybe not. It’s just he had this intense aura of masculinity and power it was making my knees weak and my mouth water. He took a step towards me. His gaze predatory and filled with want. My breath caught in my throat. His eyes roamed my face resting on my lips before snapping back up to my eyes. I shivered as tingles zigged up my spine. He wrapped his arm around my waist I moaned softly at his simple touch. He pulled me into him and kissed me. I melted against him. He nipped at my lips with sharp teeth I shuddered. He moved from my lips and nuzzled my neck, nipping and sucking as he saw fit. I mewled pathetically as I rubbed myself against his nude frame. It was like I was on drugs I couldn’t control myself and I couldn’t get enough. He growled the vibration hit me right in my core. I wanted him badly I was ready. As if reading my thoughts he stopped kissing me.

“Wrap your arms around my neck.” I did as he said. Without warning he picked me

up. My body tingled. He didn’t have to say anything I knew we were going to his room.

 ***

As soon as we got to his room he threw me on the bed and he crawled on top of me.

His lips connected with mine and my body sizzled with desire. I groaned into his mouth. His kiss was ferocious, primal. His hips ground into me as our tongues tangled. It was euphoric but I wanted more. He eased off me, I immediately yearned for him.

“I want you. Tell me if you don’t want this.” His voice was pure sex it made my head spin. My lower body pulsed, I let out a heavy breath.

“Riley I want this.” His eyes darkened. He lifted up the hem of my shirt I leaned forward and he eased it off me. After removing the rest of my clothes he crawled between my legs. He growled and nuzzled my mound. I squirmed in excitement. I could feel his desire it was making me delirious. I gasped when he tongued the length of my slit.

“Delicious.” He murmured. My hand tangled in his hair and I lost myself in his touch.

He sucked and licked as he scraping his incisors against my clit. I was completely at his mercy. He continuously brought me to the edge and pulled me back. I was a shuddering moaning mess. It took me a moment to realized he had stopped he was watching me.

“Are you alright?” I was breathless. He massaged my clit with his hand I arched involuntarily. I could feel his eyes on me.

“Your beautiful.” His dark eyes bore into me. My heart fluttered. I moaned as he continued his gentle kneading.

“Kiss me.” I heaved. He slithered up my body peppering me with gentle kisses along the way. Once our lips were inches apart l threaded my hand through his hair and roughly brought him to my lips. He growling fueled me on. I could taste myself on him I was hopelessly turned on. Our lower bodies ground together in perfect rhythm I was losing my mind. Even though this was perfect in everyway I wanted no, yearned for something else. He must have felt it. He paused gently stroking my cheek. I squirmed. His hips still ground into me. I huffed.

“What do you want?” His gravelly voice was so carnal and deep, I moaned. He smirked. “Tell me.”

“I want to taste you…” I breathed. “If you’re comfortable.” His eyes twinkled. My urge was so great. Obviously I would live with no hard feelings if he hadn’t been comfortable. I just wanted to taste him and get as close to him as possible, if he would let me.

I got lost in him, in us. I was surrounded by his smell, woodsy, it made my head swim. It was hard to focus but I needed this. Nothing else mattered. He tasted like summer. Fuck I couldn’t explain it, I thought of pine trees and freshly cut grass it was ridiculous. I was full, my heart was so full. He was so hot. I could hardly touch him but the heat called out to me. My senses were heightened by every stroke, lick, touch. We were molten and blended indistinguishable from one another. He groaned or maybe it was me. His body spasmed. My pleasure was building. Lights danced before my eyes as my body succumbed to the pleasure. My back arched, my thighs slippery his name fell from my lips. I was so close.

“Come up here. I need to mark you.” I shivered, he no longer sounded human. He rolled on top of me, his eyes flashing. He dove into my mouth our juices mingling. Sparks skated up my spine as our bodies moved fluidly. He moved away from my lips I knew what was about to happen next. My heart thudded in my chest as he grazed my neck. My hips jerked upward. I hadn’t come down. My feelings were desperate and wanton. My back arched into him, my breathing was shallow. I couldn’t-I was so close to the edge I...I cried out his name as I felt his teeth sink into my neck. My body convulsed uncontrollably and I dissolved into a puddle of pleasure.

 ***

She lay on top of me snuggled into the crook of my arm. I was starting to feel better less fueled by my wolf. My human was more in control.

“Why do you taste like summer?” She murmured sleepily. I chuckled lightly.

“I would’ve thought I would taste like sweat.”

“Maybe a little but mostly like fresh grass, evergreen trees. Woodsy spicy alive.” My chest swelled.

“Are you sure you’re not a wolf.” She sighed softly.

“We should go downstairs. We have guests.” She got up. I cocked my head, she smiled and waggled her eyebrows.

“Hello I’m mating a wolf.” I flushed. Ofcourse her senses had improved. I groaned as I sat up. “You okay?”

“Yes.” My voice sounded rough and my throat felt raw. “I uh hope I wasn’t too…” She crossed the room and before I finish the sentence she sat down in my lap and gently place her index finger over my lips.

“Don’t apologize, I had an amazing time.” She removed her finger and kissed my lips.

“Now c’mon they’re waiting.” She got up then pulled me to my feet. She beamed. I listened to her thoughts. I couldn’t help but smile.

*** 

He was still out of it. The energy that was pouring off him in waves had fizzled out by now. However, the buzz was still there. I thought about staying in bed all day but I could tell our guests were getting impatient. I tore my gaze away from him as I got dressed. For the first time in a long time, I was happy and it felt amazing. I smiled. He caught my eye.

“Your fucking cute you know that? He grinned while shaking his head. We were both fully dressed. He reached for me. I sighed when our bodies collided with a soft thud. I looked up, he had been watching me. There was a mischievous twinkle in his gaze and it was insufferably cute. It was turning me to jelly.

“If we don’t leave now we’ll end up back in bed.” He blushed, even his ears turned red.

“What?” I gently stroked his arm. He shivered.

“The mating usually takes a couple tries for it to take.”

“I’m sure it took, I can feel you better.”

“The next time you’ll feel all of me and vice versa. We’ll be bonded forever. Do you want that?” His gaze was steady and intense.

“I don’t know, Riley but it seems inevitable. It’s like I’m drawn to you. I can’t help but gravitate towards you.” He bit his lip. It wasn’t what he wanted to hear. I frowned. “What’s going on?”

“We should go they’ll get mad.” He ushered me out. The mood had gone from playful to serious in a few seconds and I wasn’t sure what I did wrong.

 ***

My uncle, the Alpha and Peter were sitting at the kitchen table. I instantly scowled and my back stiffened. Peter briefly returned the gesture before ducking his head in a show of submission. I gripped her hand. I felt her pulse increase as she recognized Peter.

“What’s he doing here?”

“He’s here as my guest.” I glowered at my uncle. I felt my temperature rise.

“He’s here as my son, Riley.” For a second I felt the urge to bare my canines. Punish him for bringing Peter into my space. However, that would be a challenge and as much as I wanted to rip their throats out I just wasn’t insane. I felt myself deflate but my grip on her hand tightened. “Now introduce us to your mate.” My heart stuttered. I was mating a person who didn’t know if they wanted the mating. I blinked and smiled.

“Everyone this is Jacqueline, Jacs for short. Jacs this is Alpha Chris and his son Peter.” Jacs gave a cute little wave and smile. Half her body was behind mine, she was hiding. I loved that she smelled like me and I her. Our scents were fusing. My heart ratcheted in my chest. I thought of her body sliding over mine. Just the thought was overwhelming. Now that I know how good it could be. I needed to complete the mating but I couldn’t. Not until I was sure she wanted this.

“Guys have a seat.” The Alpha smiled warmly. I sat across from Peter and Jacs was across from the alpha. “Nice to finally meet you Jacs.”

“Likewise.” Her energy shifted. She relaxed slightly. I reached for her hand under the table and squeezed. She turned to me and smiled.

“I understand you two are cementing your bond.” She blushed and looked down. I squeezed her hand gently and the Alpha smiled fondly. She was nervous so her scent had bubbled up to the surface. She smelled naughty like sweat, sex, sweetness and me. Her scent was noticeable. It made me want to rut into her. I stifled a shiver.

“We have been.” I answered. There was no shame, how could I ever be ashamed of my mate. The Alpha nodded imperceptibly. “Alpha with all due respect, why are you here?” He chuckled.

“It’s simple, you challenged my son and won. You must now take his place in the pack as my heir.” He reached for Peter. Peter shifted away from his grasp. I shook my head.

“I didn’t challenge him, I warned him.”

“It was a challenge, he submitted in front of the pack. They will not accept an alpha who submits. You have taken the role. Do you accept it?” She looked up at me with big eyes. I heard her thoughts. Yes I would be the leader. I swallowed but kept my composure. The idea of being alpha appealed to my wolf on a primal level. My wolf wanted this, he craved the dominance, the power and the obedience it felt more than right it felt like destiny. Now I shivered. The Alpha studied me. My human wasn’t sure about this. I wasn’t sure I could be responsible for so many people. My wolf was already vowing loyalty. I wanted this but I wasn’t sure. I mostly wanted this. “Do you accept?” His eyes bore into mine.

“I need time...to think it over.” He nodded, his eyes were unreadable.

“Jacqueline, if Riley accepts then you would be the alpha’s mate. That position is highly regarded in our community. You would also have to accept your future role.”

“What is the role of the alpha’s mate.”

“The simple answer is healer the full answer is the heart of the community.” He smiled wryly. It’s as important as the role of alpha. You will be dedicating your life to this community. Her expression was serious. I will be asking you if you accept the role after I’ve heard from Riley and if the role is still available. She nodded and smiled. I checked the connection. I needed to know what she was thinking. The only thing I could feel was a sense of calm. Interesting. Peter frowned.

“Well I see I’ve given you a lot to think about.” The alpha rose and we rose with him.

“Peter and I will see ourselves out. Riley, Jacqueline congratulations. Omegas aren’t easy to come by. Welcome Jacqueline.” They exchanged smiles. The Alpha and Peter left the room and my uncle followed them out leaving Jacs and I to ourselves.